Science degrees in Peru
Biological Sciences, Geology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science: they are science degrees you can study in Peru.
If you collect rocks or insects, if your school experiments or number puzzles catch your attention, there are degrees that start from that curiosity.
How science is studied in Peru
They are studied at public and private universities in Lima and in regions such as Piura, Lambayeque, Cajamarca, Ica, Puno or Tumbes. Before choosing, check with the SUNEDU that the university is licensed.
It is a path that goes in stages, and understanding the first semesters well makes what comes next easier. Day to day they vary a lot: some work with samples and instruments, others with data and calculations, and others in the field, like Geology, which observes rocks, soils and landscapes.
Science degrees in Peru
In addition to the life sciences, in Peru you can study Chemical Engineering and Computer Science.
Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Biotechnology study life and its processes; Geology and Environmental Sciences, the Earth and its care; Computer Science, algorithms. If you are interested in applying science to people, look at the health degrees in Peru; if you want to apply it to industry, engineering ones.
Where to study science in Peru
Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga (UNICA)Ica · PublicBiological SciencesGeologyChemical Engineering
Universidad de IngenierÃa y TecnologÃa (UTEC)Lima · PrivateChemical EngineeringBiotechnology
Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina (UNALM)Lima · PublicBiological SciencesEnvironmental Sciences
Universidad Nacional de PiuraPiura · PublicBiological SciencesGeology
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH)Lima · PrivateBiological SciencesBiotechnology
Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP)Arequipa · PrivateComputer Science
Universidad CientÃfica del Sur (UCSUR)Lima · PrivateBiochemistry
Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides CarriónPasco · PublicEnvironmental SciencesHow to choose between them
Pay attention to what you do when no one asks you to: if you like understanding how things work, if you solve puzzles for fun, if you stare at a hill or a river and wonder how it formed.
Then ask yourself which world calls to you most: living things, matter, the Earth or numbers. If you are interested in territory, compare Geology with Environmental Sciences; if logic and programs attract you, look at Computer Science.
If you are torn between Biotechnology and Biochemistry, compare the courses in each profile and check which one is offered near you. The career test can help you choose where to go next.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long do science degrees last in Peru?
Geology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science are among the longest; Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences, somewhat shorter.
How do I know if a science university is licensed?
Check the registry of the SUNEDU, which licenses the country's universities, before applying.
What is the difference between Biotechnology and Biochemistry?
Biochemistry studies the substances in living beings and their reactions; Biotechnology applies science and technology to living organisms to create products or processes. Compare their profiles.
Are there science degrees without math?
It appears in almost all of them, though with different weight: the foundation is strong in Computer Science and Chemical Engineering, and lighter in Biological Sciences.
What if I don't know which science to choose?
Read the profiles of the ones that catch your attention, compare their courses and, if it helps, take the career test.
What does Geology study?
Planet Earth: rocks, soils, minerals and how they formed, to protect and make use of its resources. It combines classes with many field trips, and is related to caring for natural resources.